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PATAHA–The PatahaFlour Mill hosted a Christmas concert at the mill on Dec. 21, beginning with a cranberry chicken dinner and ending with a concert. The program included group singing of carols, and individual performances of vocals and instruments by community members and friends of the Mill....
“Few men have the virtue to withstand the highest bidder.” – George Washington...
A fellow who knocked at our door asked me where certain people lived in our Dayton neighborhood. He had grown up nearby. When I told him I didn't know any of the names he mentioned, he said, "Well, I guess what they say is true. Once you leave, you can never go home again". In the Christmas carol "Hark the Herald" the author writes, "Fix in us Thy humble home". The wonders of Christmas are personal to us because they speak of our home. We have the Lord in our lives, fixing His home in us. Jesus...
Tuesday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 48. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Christmas Day: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 2800 feet. Increasing clouds,...
Ten Years Ago December 24, 2014 Cort LaMunyan, representing the LaMunyan family, received a plaque of appreciation last week Monday from Susan Rauch of the St. Joseph Diabetes Foundation in Lewiston. Cort had presented the foundation a check for $2,018.78, the proceeds from the girls’ basketball jamboree organized by the family. Cort also presented Bob Cox of the Pomeroy Shrine Club a check for $784 earned through a boys’ basketball jamboree the family organized. Twenty-Five Years Ago Dec...
POMEROY–LillyAnn Alsup, 7th grade, was recognized as Student of the Month for September: Suzanne Grove, on behalf of the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild sponsored Lilli saying is always on task, turns in work on time, and shows all her work and thinking processes. She is not afraid to ask for extra help if needed. Her hard work is greatly appreciated. Allie Van Vogt, 7th grade, is Student of the Month for October. Ashlyn Deatherage on behalf of the Pirate Booster Club sponsored Allie saying she h...
Though people attempting to lose weight may love a quick fix or magic pill that could shed excess pounds, successful efforts that produce long-term weight loss generally take considerable time and effort. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who lose weight at a gradual, steady pace tend to keep the weight off. The CDC advises individuals to aspire to lose one to two pounds each week Working in concert with a doctor or a registered dietician is one of the ways to ensure that the weight loss experience is successful and...
“A little smile, a word of cheer, A bit of love from someone near, A little gift from from one held dear, Best wishes for the coming year. These make a merry Christmas!” – John Greenleaf Whittier...
Every December, a familiar debate resurfaces: Are Christmas traditions rooted in paganism or pure Christian celebration? This year, it's time to set the record straight and reclaim the profound spiritual meaning behind our most beloved holiday. Contrary to popular misconceptions, Christmas is not a stolen pagan festival, but a powerful testament to Christianity's ability to transform cultural expressions into a celebration of divine love. Early Christian missionaries didn't simply replace...
Very large ships aren't designed to go backwards. They are built as efficiently as possible to go forward, even to the detriment of not being able to easily go backward. Though some ships can go backwards, it takes expert navigating and precise use of the controls. Most require the help of tug boats. Believers have something in common with big ships. The Lord has designed us to go forward, not backward. He warned us we would face all kinds of obstacles and challenges, yet we are always moving...
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind around 6 mph. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday: A chance of rain...
Ten Years Ago December 17, 2014 Blue Mountain Artisan Guild recently hosted a "Girls Night Out" at the art center in Pomeroy. A dozen participants painted two watercolor pictures with Christmas themes, and enjoyed refreshments. The snowman paintings are now on display in the BMAG window. Twenty-Five Years Ago December 22, 1999 "What Christmas Means to Me"-Pomeroy Elementary School Third Graders-Tye Knebel: "What Christmas means to me. Christmas is about Jesus's birthday. Mary and Joseph had...
Julie Claassen October 27, 1953–December 11, 2024 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Julie Claassen, who passed away on December 11, 2024, at the age of 71. Julie was born on October 27, 1953, in Pomeroy, Wash., to Kenny and Jeanne Price. She later moved to Spokane, where she graduated as a registered nurse from Deaconess College of Nursing. In 1975, Julie married Curt, and they moved to Tekoa, Wash., for three years, where Curt worked on the far...
The end of a calendar year is a time of celebration. From Halloween to New Year's Day, people attend an array of parties, dinners and other gatherings. Although alcohol is not a vital component of these occasions, quite frequently adult beverages are part of the equation. And when everyone is toasting for one reason or another, it can be easy for people to lose track of their alcohol consumption. When everyone is laughing and reminiscing with drinks in hand, it can be challenging to determine...
“I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.” – Lily Tomlin...
Understanding God's True Nature. When trouble comes, what's your first thought about God? Scripture reveals that He is, first and foremost, a loving Father. Genesis 1:27 shows that He created us in His image, a deliberate act of love, not a casual decision. Though sin entered the world and created separation from God (Romans 5:12), it never changed His love for us. Instead, it led to the greatest demonstration of love: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that...
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 9 mph. Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with...
Ten Years Ago December 10, 2014 Pomeroy High School head track coach Adam VanVogt was named the 2014 1B Washington State Track Coach of the Year by the Washington State Coaches Association. The Pirate boys' track team was the 2014 boys' State 1B champions at the State meet in May last year. VanVogt was the association's State B Coach of the Year in 2003 when the Pomeroy boys' team won the State championship that year. VanVogt was also the 2003 District 9 Coach of the Year. Twenty-Five Years Ago...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) is hosting an art class at the gallery on Monday, December 16 at 5:30. The latest art project is called Busted Canvas. For those wishing to participate please use the sign-up sheet will be at the BMAG gallery building. A fee will be charged for needed materials. The upcoming February show will feature fabric. Anyone who has something made of fabric, we would love to have it on display for sale or just to show your talents. The gallery will be c...
POMEROY–The Senior Center Annual Candy and Bake Sale begins Friday, December 20 at the Senior Center at 9 a.m. The annual Christmas goodie sale will feature the usual favorite candy and baked food items they have had in the past. Those who are making candy please bring your items to the Senior Center on Thursday, December 19 by 12 p.m. for packaging. This is one of the few fund raisers the center holds during the year, so any and all help is appreciated. In addition, annual dues ($10) to the Senior Center are due in January and may be d...
...Continued from November 7. Half a dozen citizens gathered in the stable. The bartender stood firmly, front and center, with determination in his stern face. Three other men looked uncertain as they stood beside a stall. They looked ready to bolt. A wrinkled woman of at least sixty years of age frowned up at Moss, holding a Bible in one hand and the hand of a woman about forty in the other. "I am Sarah Hadley. Mr. Hayes, I dearly hope you aren't planning to get all our citizens shot up," she...
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We need to be wise about what we start because it may be hard to stop. The little boys were playing "Texas Rangers" in the family car while parked on a slope. Accidentally placing the car in neutral, they ended up rolling backwards down the hill, crashing through a fence, and ending up in the hog pen, unhurt. Their little legs couldn't reach the brake pedal. What they started took its course, frightfully taking them where they didn't want to go. Whether it is starting a fire, an argument, or...
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of...
Ten Years Ago December 3, 2014 With the arrival of Santa Claus in Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce's Starlight Parade on Friday downtown, the start of the holiday season was declared, and notice given that Christmas is right around the corner. Twenty-Five Years Ago December 8, 1999 Looking for a unique Christmas decoration for your home or business this holiday season? Pomeroy Elementary School is offering the opportunity to bid on a tree that will be specially decorated with school supplies and...